tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19233874922493193692017-05-03T10:39:01.779-07:00The Principal's Page Jesse Sherwood ElementaryThis is a blog created for the Jesse Sherwood Elementary School Community in order for share information and exchange ideas about our wonderful school. I hope you visit often and enjoy our blog!Alicenoreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-85868950770250400942016-09-04T19:47:00.001-07:002016-09-04T19:47:26.423-07:00Welcome BackWelcome parents and students to the 2016-2017 school year. I hope you had a wonderful summer. &nbsp;<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The first day of school is this Tuesday, September 6th. I along with the staff are so excited to start the new school year.&nbsp;</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Please remember that our new colors are purple and black. All students are asked to&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">wear black bottoms and purple or black tops. We also have new school hours - 9am to 4pm.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Please visit my blog and website often.</span></font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Looking forward to&nbsp;</span></font><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">seeing all of our students on Tuesday. Have a great weekend.</span></div>Alicenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-37613194784046024912013-10-06T04:40:00.001-07:002013-10-06T04:40:15.643-07:00The Components of Balanced Literacy<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/8nhZ7g0955Q" width="480"></iframe>Alicenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-74358061876370311242013-01-26T12:17:00.005-08:002013-01-26T12:17:57.420-08:00Common Core Links and ResourcesBelow are some links to Common Core Sites....I hope you find them helpful<br /><br /><br />Literacy:<br /><br />1. Pennsylvania Department of Education <br /><a href="http://www.pdesas.org/module/content/search/">http://www.pdesas.org/module/content/search/</a><br />FREE online database of materials and resources available by grade level and standard.<br /><br />2. Common Core Maps Project <br /><a href="http://commoncore.org/maps/">http://commoncore.org/maps/</a><br />$20 to join for K-2, $20 for 3-5. Lesson plans, discounted materials<br /><br />3. Pulaski County Common Core Standards Database <br /><a href="http://commoncorepcssd.wikispaces.com/PCSSD">http://commoncorepcssd.wikispaces.com/PCSSD</a><br />FREE K-2 Literacy and Math Units Broken down by week. Includes lessons and activities<br /><br />4. Fort Smith Literacy- FREE curriculum maps, sight word lists, activities, K-2<br /><a href="http://fspsliteracy.pbworks.com/w/page/7554207/Curriculum%20Maps">http://fspsliteracy.pbworks.com/w/page/7554207/Curriculum%20Maps</a><br /><br />5. Scholastic Common Core- Online web app to find discounted book packages to purchase that are aligned to the Common Core by grade to teach the ELA units.<br /><a href="http://listbuilder.scholastic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StandardsBrowseView?storeId=10001">http://listbuilder.scholastic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StandardsBrowseView?storeId=10001</a><br /><br />6. Read Tennessee- FREE, Great database of lessons, centers and activities by grade and standard, K-3 (more to be added) <a href="http://www.readtennessee.org/teachers/common_core_standards.aspx">http://www.readtennessee.org/teachers/common_core_standards.aspx</a><br /><br />Math:<br /><br />1. K-5 Math Teaching Resources- FREE, K-5 Math games and activities by grade level and aligned to each standard <a href="http://www.k-5mathteachingresources.com/index.html">http://www.k-5mathteachingresources.com/index.html</a><br /><br />2. Fuel the Brain- FREE online math games, aligned to each grade level and by standard, K-3 <br /><a href="http://www.fuelthebrain.com/">http://www.fuelthebrain.com/</a><br /><br />3. IXL Math- $199/yr. Online math games and activities aligned to Common Core, K-12 <a href="http://www.ixl.com/standards/common-core/math">http://www.ixl.com/standards/common-core/math</a><br /><br /><br />4. Read Tennessee- FREE, Great database of lessons, centers and activities by grade and standard, K-3 (more to be added) <a href="http://www.readtennessee.org/math/teachers/k3_common_core_math_standards.aspx">http://www.readtennessee.org/math/teachers/k3_common_core_math_standards.aspx</a><br /><br /><br />5. National Science Digital Library- FREE online database of digital math lessons, K-12<br /><a href="http://nsdl.org/commcore/math">http://nsdl.org/commcore/math</a><br /><br /><br />Also, visit Utah Education Network for a TON of resources both literacy and math, http://www.uen.org/ I hope this helps you get started with some resources and please share if you have something good that I didn't list.<br /><br /><br />Source: http://primarypunch.blogspot.com/2012/03/common-core-resources.html<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Alicenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-2266249547701532642012-08-06T18:16:00.000-07:002012-08-06T18:16:54.639-07:00Welcome Back to all of our beautiful children and to their families. I am very excited about the new school year and look forward to seeing you on August 13, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.Alicenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-953876104643388402012-03-24T09:38:00.002-07:002012-03-24T09:38:48.158-07:00No Reason to Fear the Common Core StandardsNo Reason to Fear the Common Core Standards March 14th, 2011 By: Brian Hamilton in Articles, Common Core State Standards, Teachers' Corner The teachers at our middle school, much like those at other schools nationwide, are being introduced to the Common Core Standards in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects. The paradigm shift envisioned in regard to these documents seems enormous, and if schools and districts only pay lip service to introducing these and then send teachers to figure out the logistics on their own, the results will likely be haphazard at best. While daunting, most educators will find, once they begin to unpack/unwrap the standards, that their fears and concerns are misguided and that they are already implementing many of the recommended strategies. By concentrating on the primary facets of the initial Common Core roll-out, we can alleviate our teachers’ fears and insure the transition goes as smoothly as possible. Know the layout: The Common Core Standards are divided into two primary components: The College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards (CCR) and Grade Specific Standards. As the document states, the CCR and Grade Specific Standards are necessary complements – the former providing broad standards, the latter providing additional specificity- that together define the skills and understandings that all students must demonstrate. The CCR standards define literacy expectations for college and workforce readiness and are divided into four strands: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language. Grade-specific standards define end-of-year expectations and correspond to the same-numbered CCR strand and standard. Be aware of the spiral effect: You will constantly hear reference to the “spiral effect” within the Common Core Standards. As explained by Dr. Douglas Reeves, founder of founder of The Leadership and Learning Center, students repeatedly practice mastered competencies from the year prior in the context of new competencies being “added” each year as the standard increases in complexity and sophistication. I think this will be the central paradigm shift for most educators as they begin to shift their instructional focus from being purveyors of content to teaching a specific set of skills within the context of their curriculum. The emphasis will now be on the competencies that need to be demonstrated at each grade level in relation to the curriculum. Unpack/unwrap the standards: While this will be the most time consuming task, it will also be the most rewarding! The basic steps will be the same regardless of which method you use: select a standard, identify the skills that need to be mastered and the key concepts to be taught, write essential questions, and determine appropriate pacing. Teachers, once they become actively involved in the process, will find this to be a liberating activity as they will really be able to focus on the big ideas and create the blueprint for what will be taught at each grade level. Assessment is the key: Finally, teachers will need to create units of study specifically designed to teach the key concepts and skills that they have identified. A major component of this phase will be determining the types of formative and summative assessments to use and how these assessments will be administered. This may once again prove to be a paradigm shift for many educators as current research continues to affirm the importance of formative assessment within the classroom to measure mastery of skills and educational objectives. I was recently at a conference led by Reeves and he mentioned that we must shift our emphasis in this regard and recommended a 90/10 plan: 90% formative assessment and 10% summative assessment. As outlined above, most schools will see that they are already doing many of the things expected of the Common Core Standards. So when that first discussion arrives at your school, do not greet it with trepidation! Arrive with a smile, content in the knowledge that you are prepared to conquer this new challenge! Brian Hamilton has served as the Assistant Principal of Instruction at Central Cabarrus High School and Hickory Ridge Middle School. He was a participant in the inaugural cohort of School Administrators as Instructional Leaders at the University of North Carolina, where he received the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award. He also participated in The Leadership Program for Assistant Principals and received the same awardAlicenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-62381672108921507432012-03-09T19:05:00.000-08:002012-03-09T19:05:03.665-08:00Anti-Bulling InitiativeSherwood is going to implement a daily Anti-Bullying Lesson school-wide everyday. When students are being bullied and mistreated in school, learning cannot take place. That is why a decision has been made to address bullying each and everyday at Sherwood. Teachers are going to be asked to set aside fourty minutes per day to address bullying and to teach a character education lesson. PreK through Fifth Grade will engage in this lesson at 9:00 a.m. until 9:40 a.m. The middle school will end their day with a lesson in their homeroom. Sherwood will also implement the OLWEUS Anti-Bullying Program as well. Finally, the following site will be used in the computer lab to address bullying once per week. http://www.bullyingacademy.org/index.cfmAlicenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-34541182356318862702011-07-30T13:59:00.000-07:002011-07-30T13:59:04.039-07:00Throw Down in Chitown Drum Line Show Case July 30th at 1:00 p.m.Clarence Jordan, President of Slam Duke Productions and Wendall Maclin, Philips Elementary Director of Music held an outstanding event with the Sherwood Drumline along with other drumlines from across the midwest. <br /><br />MPA/Sherwood Drum Line, Chicago, IL<br />K&G Drum Line, Chicago, IL<br />Paradigm Drum Line, Milwaukee Wisconsin<br />Warriors Drum Line & Bugle Crops Drumline, Chicago, IL <br />MPA Slam Duke Drum Line, Chicago, IL<br />Saints Drum Line, Columbus, Ohio<br /><br />Thank you to these outstanding individuals who are introducing Drum and Bugle Corps activity to Chicago's inner city youth. We cannot thank you enough for all you do for our children!Alicenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-64689227078428282392011-07-30T13:18:00.000-07:002011-07-30T13:20:25.196-07:00Bernies Book Bank Delivers Books to our Students!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--imFfaLAcfI/TjRnW8lvTCI/AAAAAAAAATc/yEnoEebPaOE/s1600/101_0084.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--imFfaLAcfI/TjRnW8lvTCI/AAAAAAAAATc/yEnoEebPaOE/s320/101_0084.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635242677666532386" /></a>Alicenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-66842688808347772412011-07-30T13:11:00.000-07:002011-07-30T13:14:18.772-07:00Ronald McDonald Will Visit Sherwood October 21st<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TOk5MJsUP6A/TjRlupvKE1I/AAAAAAAAATU/cgOglS42vfQ/s1600/100_1446.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TOk5MJsUP6A/TjRlupvKE1I/AAAAAAAAATU/cgOglS42vfQ/s320/100_1446.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635240885899367250" /></a>Alicenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-86965217054552537332011-07-30T12:42:00.000-07:002011-07-30T12:46:41.660-07:00Welcome Back!Welcome Back to School! I am very excited about the 2011-2012 school year. During our last school year we had tremendous gains in reading, math and science on the ISAT test. I attribute these gains to the teachers, parents and staff members who worked tirelessly each and everyday with our children. Everyone came together and worked before school, after school, Saturdays and even Sundays sometimes. We had tremendous programs in place at our beautiful school, and used data to identify the children who would benefit from these programs. Thank you again to the entire Sherwood Community in making our school one of the BEST schools in the City of Chicago.Alicenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-3792120194994093052010-09-05T04:50:00.000-07:002010-09-05T04:53:59.913-07:00Anti-Bullying CommitteeChairperson - Alice Buzanis<br />Kimberly Easter<br />Liz Lake<br />Genise Jones<br />Stephanie Ross<br />Valerie Osborne<br />Elizabeth Ciambrone<br />Melvin Gilbert<br />Carolyn PerryAlicenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-36080429685660459362010-09-05T04:48:00.000-07:002010-09-05T04:50:12.751-07:00Welcome Back!August 2, 2010<br /><br />Welcome Back Parents and Students:<br /><br />I trust that you have had a restful summer. The Chicago weather has actually cooperated and been quite beautiful. So take advantage of it while it’s here. <br /><br />I am so excited about this school year. There are more fantastic programs in place including before and after school activities. It is our goal to continue to provide your children with the best education possible. The entire Sherwood Staff is looking forward to a great school year. Below are several reminders that will assist you in planning for a great start. <br />• School starts at 9:00 a.m..Students are expected to arrive on time each and every day.<br />• Students are to line up outside on the designated area on the South side of the building.<br />• Students are expected to wear uniforms every day: PreK-5th wear white tops and navy bottoms. 6th-8th graders wear black tops and khaki bottoms.<br />• Jeans are not permitted at Sherwood School.<br />• Boys are not permitted to wear earrings in the building.<br />• Hooded sweatshirts are not allowed to be worn in the building during school hours. <br />• Hats and scarves are not allowed to be worn in the building during school hours.<br />• Students caught with any electrical devices (cell phones, Ipods, PSPs, Game Boys, etc.)in their possession are in direct violation of CPS Code that you may find in the Student Code book and are subject to suspension . Students are allowed to use the main office phone whenever necessary.<br />We anticipate all students to be present and on time for the first day of school Tuesday September 7, 2010. We expect them to enthusiastic and eager to learn as they transition into another successful school year. Let’s work together to make this the best school year ever. Parents, I thank you in advance for your continued support and look forward to your alliance this school year. <br /><br />Sincerely, <br />ALice Buzanis<br />PrincipalAlicenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-40383206265363456992010-09-05T04:46:00.000-07:002010-09-05T04:46:52.264-07:00United Way celebrates 2010 campaign kickoff with Chicago White Sox<a href="http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/live-united-day-chicago-white-sox">United Way celebrates 2010 campaign kickoff with Chicago White Sox</a>Alicenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-77533660101636552572010-01-15T09:40:00.000-08:002010-01-15T09:41:10.438-08:00As We Celebrate One of the Greatest Leaders of Our Time!<br /><br />Martin Luther King was one of our greatest leaders of our time whose accomplishments we celebrate each year. His fight for social justice should be an example of the passion, commitment and effort we must all participate in to make our world better.<br /><br />Please explore these many multi-media resources from the Library of Congress that include sound clips, photographs, and reflections of those who lived through the Civil Rights movement and use them to engage your students in the real life struggle of this era and the accomplishments of this great leader. <br /><br /> <br /><br />Please use ctrl & click to follow the links (or copy and paste the URL’s into your Internet browser) to access resources. <br /><br /> <br /><br />Martin Luther King, Jr.<br />http://www.loc.gov/wiseguide/jan03/kingjr.html<br /><br />Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. day January 15<br />http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/jan15.html<br /><br />From Slavery to Civil Rights http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsandactivities/presentations/civil-rights/learn_more.html <br /><br />Voices of Civil Rights<br />http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/civilrights/cr-exhibit.html <br /><br />The Civil Rights Era<br />http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/aaohtml/aopart9.html <br /><br />With an Even Hand<br />http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/brown/ <br /><br />Copy of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech submitted for copyright registration, 28 August 1963.<br />http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?ammem/mcc:@field(DOCID+@lit(mcc/029))<br /><br />Letter, Martin Luther King, Jr., to A. Philip Randolph concerning King's Nobel Peace Prize, 2 November 1964<br />http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?ammem/mcc:@field(DOCID+@lit(mcc/067))<br /><br />Teaching With Documents: Court Documents Related to Martin Luther King, Jr., and Memphis Sanitation Workers<br />http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/memphis-v-mlk/ <br /><br />Teaching With Documents: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission<br />http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/civil-rights-act/ <br /><br />Teaching With Documents: An Act of Courage, The Arrest Records of Rosa Parks<br />http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/rosa-parks/index.html<br /><br />Teaching With Documents: Order of Argument in the Case, Brown v. Board of Education<br /><br />http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/brown-case-order/ <br /><br />Frontiers in Civil Rights: Dorothy E. Davis, et al. versus County School Board of Prince Edward County, Virginia<br />http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/davis-case/ <br /><br />Teaching With Documents: Documents Related to Brown v. Board of Education<br />http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/brown-v-board/ <br /><br />The Civil Rights Movement <br />http://www.historynow.org/06_2006/index.html <br /><br />EASE History — Study history by examining presidential campaign ads from 1952 to 2004.<br />http://www.easehistory.org/index2.html<br /><br />We Shall Overcome: Historic Places of the Civil Rights Movement <br />http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/civilrights/index.htm <br /><br />Segregation Showdown at Little Rock — In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the integration of Little Rock’s Central High, NPR provides this series of in-depth stories on the event.<br />http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14158264 <br /><br />The Martin Luther King, Jr., Research and Education Institute <br />http://mlk-kpp01.stanford.edu/index.php <br /><br />Martin Luther King, Jr. — The Seattle Times presents an excellent collection of essays, sound clips, and photographs, as well as reflections from people who knew the civil rights leader.<br />http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/mlk/ <br /><br />Statement on the Assassination of Martin Luther King <br />Senator Robert F. Kennedy Indianapolis, Indiana April 4, 1968<br />http://www.jfklibrary.org/Historical+Resources/Archives/Reference+Desk/Speeches/RFK/Statement+on+the+Assassination+of+Martin+Luther+King.htmAlicenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-3783776489302199422009-12-20T03:31:00.000-08:002009-12-20T03:32:25.257-08:00G.R.E.A.T. PROGRAM OFFERED AT SHERWOODIntroduction<br />The G.R.E.A.T. elementary curriculum is a skills-based curriculum designed as a precursor to the middle school curriculum. This component establishes the foundation that prepares children for the intensified content and cooperation exercises taught in the middle school curriculum, while developing a positive bond between law enforcement and youth. Reaching children at an earlier stage of development allows for a better transition into the middle school curriculum. The elementary curriculum has integrated National Learning English Language Arts Standards and National Health Standards and is based on effective research practices.<br /><br />Goal<br />To prevent violence while developing a positive bond between law enforcement and youth during their early developmental years. The curriculum can be used in conjunction with and reinforcement of other prevention programs and as a precursor to the G.R.E.A.T. middle school curriculum.<br /><br />Program Structure<br />The G.R.E.A.T. elementary curriculum was designed for fourth and fifth grade students. Children who have aggressive behavior in the elementary school years are more likely to display antisocial and violent behavior as adolescents and young adults. By providing prevention programs to students in elementary and middle school, it is believed that such programs have a better chance of affecting the developmental course of the problem behavior.<br /><br />The Lessons<br />The G.R.E.A.T. elementary curriculum consists of six 30- to 45-minute lessons designed to be taught in sequence. Each lesson is accompanied by a parent letter that the student takes home explaining the lesson and encouraging parent/student interaction.<br />1. G.R.E.A.T. Beginnings<br />o Program Introduction<br />o Ground Rules<br />o Bullying, Victim, and Bystander<br />2. To Do or Not to Do<br />o Decisions and Outcomes<br />o Identifying Adults When We Need Help<br />3. Loud and Clear<br />o Clear Messages<br />o Practicing Different Ways of Communicating<br />4. Staying Cool When the Heat Is On<br />o Identifying When We Feel Anger<br />o Practicing Controlling Anger<br />5. We're All in This Together<br />o Similarities and Differences<br />o Respecting Others<br />o Golden Rule G.R.E.A.T.<br />6. Days Ahead<br />o Program Review<br />o Being a G.R.E.A.T. Citizen<br />o G.R.E.A.T. PromiseAlicenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-51902747101777942202009-12-07T13:35:00.000-08:002009-12-07T13:37:22.833-08:00Holiday Assembly December 17The Annual Holiday Assembly will take place Thursday, December 17 at 9:30 a.m for primary students and 11:30 a.m. for our intermediate/upper cycle students. We encourage our Sherwood families to attend and support our children. Have a safe and wonderful holiday.Alicenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-4485984086832044152009-12-07T11:36:00.000-08:002009-12-07T11:38:15.609-08:00CongratulationsCongratulations to the Boys Flag Football Team and the Girls Volleyball Team. They both won Area 13's Championship and made the entire school community so PROUD!Alicenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-18765026448081688402009-11-23T17:38:00.000-08:002009-11-23T17:42:26.476-08:00On behalf of Commander Keith Calloway and the entire 007th District OfficeOperation Rainbow Push will be issuing turkeys to families for the Christmas Holiday. In order to receive the turkey, the individual must go to PUSH headquarters(950 E. 50th Street - 773-373-3366) to register to receive the turkey. Registration begins NOVEMBER 30, 2009. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.(bring some form of state ID). On Saturday, December 5, 2009, at 9:00 a.m., the person can pick up their turkey at OPERATION PUSH after the Saturday morning broadcast program.<br /><br /> <br />To help address the issue of gun violence, UCAN will host it’s <br />Second Annual Urban/Suburban Youth Summit on Gun Violence <br />on December 5, 2009 from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.<br />at George Westinghouse College Prep High School,<br /><br />3223 W. Franklin Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624.<br /><br /> <br /><br />The Summit will unite youth, community leaders, policy makers, and advocates in a solution-focused agenda to improve the public’s understanding about the effects of gun violence, to engage community support in reducing gun violence, and to educate on the issues critical to America’s youth. The main goal of the Summit is to foster youth civic activism and leadership, with youth attendees identifying the most significant issues pertaining to their age groups on gun violence and working with community and business leaders to identify and implement solutions and strategies to end gun violence. <br /><br /> <br /><br />Register your group:<br /><br /> <br /><br />Chevelle Bailey<br /><br />312 738 5913<br /><br />bailec@ucanchicago.org<br /><br /> <br /><br />If somebody knows a family or somebody that needs a warm meal for thanksgiving this is the place to send them for thanksgiving. If anybody will like to volunteer to serve you could contact me at 773-890-0555 ext 266 my Name is Gustavo Arellano<br /><br />You are invited to<br /><br />Thanksgiving Day Lunch<br /><br />St Pius Basement<br /><br />Thursday, November 26, 2009<br /><br />Start Serving 12:30pm<br /><br /> <br /><br />Gustavo Arellano<br /><br />Income Support Specialist<br /><br />Instituto Del Pregreso Latino<br /><br />773-890-0055 ext 266<br /><br /> <br /><br />Good Afternoon,<br /><br /> <br /><br />I am reaching out on behalf of the Housing and Public Safety Task Force. We are planning a Conference for Monday, December 7th and I would like your attendance to talk about Public Safety in the Englewood Community. Please see attachment and let me know if you can make it.<br /><br /> <br /><br />When: Monday, December 7th<br /><br /> <br /><br />Where: Park National Bank<br /><br />815 W 63rd Street<br /><br />4th Floor<br /><br /> <br /><br />Time: 10am-1pm<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br /> <br /><br />Jimi Orange, Project Coordinator<br /><br />Englewood Safety Net Works<br /><br />Children's Home + Aid Society/Earle Elementary<br /><br />6121 S Hermitage Ave.<br /><br />Chicago, Illinois 60636<br /><br />(312) 615-6751 Cell<br /><br />(773) 776-7398 Fax<br /><br />Working together to end violence in our community<br /><br /> <br /><br />Children’s Art Group<br /><br /> <br /><br />Who: Significant others & Survivors of sexual abuse, with English fluency, ages 9-11<br /><br /> <br /><br />What: An opportunity to create artistic expressions within a supportive group environment<br /><br /> <br /><br />When: Saturdays from 10:00a.m.-11:30a.m.<br /><br />Starting on January 9th, 2010<br /><br />Ending on February 27th, 2010<br /><br /> <br /><br />Where: YWCA RISE Children’s Center<br /><br />300 S. Ashland Ave<br /><br />Suite 301<br /><br />Chicago, IL 60607<br /><br /> <br /><br />This group is offered at no charge.<br /><br />All materials are provided.<br /><br />Space is limited!<br /><br />RSVP is required to attend group.<br /><br /> <br /><br />For more information, please contact:<br /><br />YWCA, please visit us at www.ywcachicago.org.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Lauren Schmidt: 312.733.2102 x 413<br /><br />WANTED <br /> <br />Minimum Requirements<br />-CHICAGO YOUTH <br />-AGES 18-21<br />-CHICAGO RESIDENT<br />-OUT OF SCHOOL<br />-LOW INCOME<br /> <br />NO COST FREE SERVICES!!!<br /> <br />LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT OR TRAINING (TRAINING THAT LEADS TO IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT)<br /> <br />NO COST!!!! FREE SERVICES!!!!<br /> <br />CONTACT CHICAGO WORKFORCE CENTER-SOUTHWEST<br />MS. ALBERT or Youth Dept.<br />7500 S. PULASKI RD<br />CHICAGO, IL 60652<br />773-884-7000 EXT 221<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Alicenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-72492019655974358202009-11-15T04:56:00.000-08:002009-11-15T05:00:33.330-08:00http://www.thinkfinity.orgOn behalf of the Verizon Foundation, I’m pleased to invite you to Thinkfinity.org, a Web site that offers outstanding educational resources developed by the most respected educational organizations in the country.<br /> <br />There is no cost, log in, subscription, or advertising. Funded entirely by the Verizon Foundation, all resources are available for free. <br /> <br /><br /> <br />What you’ll find: Tens of thousands of free, timely, standards-based K-12 resources <br />Engaging lesson plans, videos, podcasts, interactive games and more <br />Core subject content is aligned with state standards and with 21st century learning <br />Quality materials designed by trusted partners like the NEH, IRA, AAAS, the Smithsonian, National Geographic, and more <br />Free professional development opportunities <br /> <br /> <br />http://www.thinkfinity.orgAlicenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-72381202092897244952009-11-02T19:14:00.000-08:002009-11-02T19:15:00.872-08:00Illinois Prevention Symposium: Building Healthy Communities<br /><br />Monday, November 16, 2009<br /><br />Northwestern University – Thorne Auditorium<br /><br />8:30 a.m. ~ Onsite Registration<br /><br />9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ~ Program<br /><br /><br /><br />Mental Health America of Illinois (MHAI) in collaboration with the Illinois Children’s Mental Health Partnership & the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health, are proud to present the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) newly released, ground-breaking report entitled Preventing Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders Among Young People: Progress and Possibilities. <br /><br /><br /><br />Join key stakeholders to learn more about the findings of the report and their exciting implications for Illinois.<br /><br /><br /><br />Return Registration to: Mental Health America of Illinois<br /><br /><br /><br />EMAIL to: intern@mhai.org<br /><br /><br /><br />FAX to: (312) 368-0283<br /><br /><br /><br />Questions? Call (312) 368-9070 ext. 24 OR Email intern@mhai.orgAlicenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-63205946926904602062009-11-02T19:12:00.000-08:002009-11-02T19:13:15.087-08:00NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing<br /><br />Sponsored by Bank of America<br /><br /><br /><br />We’re looking for young women with outstanding achievements and aspirations in computing and technology. Are you the future of technology?<br /><br />What do winners receive?<br /><br /><br /><br />Each qualified National winner receives:<br /><br />» $500 in cash <br /><br />» a laptop computer, provided by Bank of America <br /><br />» a trip to attend the Bank of America Technology Showcase and Awards Ceremony, held in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 27, 2010 <br /><br />» an engraved award for both the student and the student’s school <br /><br />Who is eligible? <br /><br />» Applicants must be high-school level girls (grades 9-12). <br /><br />» Applicants must reside in the United States of America. <br /><br />» Applicants should have a demonstrated outstanding aptitude and interest in IT/computing, and demonstrated leadership ability. <br /><br />» Applicants should have good academic history, typically a GPA of 3.0 or better. <br /><br />» Applicants should have post-secondary education plans. <br /><br />» Students from groups underrepresented in computing and current Juniors/Seniors are strongly encouraged to apply. <br /><br />» Past applicants including semi-finalists are encouraged to apply, however, previous award-winners are not eligible to reapply or receive any awards. <br /><br />» Relatives of employees or board members of NCWIT are prohibited from receiving the award. <br /><br />Howdo Iapply? <br /><br /><br /><br />Visit www.ncwit.org/award. Applications open on October 7, 2009 for the 2010 National award call. Applicants have until November 15, 2009 to complete their application. Email any questions to aspirations@ncwit.org.<br /><br />New this year – Affiliate awards<br /><br />There will be Affiliate Award programs in Illinois, Texas and Florida to recognize even more young women. The application period is the same and young women in those states will automatically be entered into both Affiliate and National competitions. Affiliate Award prize packages will vary. The Affiliate Awards are possible through a generous grant from the Motorola Foundation.<br /><br /><br /><br />National Center for Women & Information Technology<br /><br />www.ncwit.org | info@ncwit.org | 303.735.6671Alicenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-47252466369269796132009-11-02T19:10:00.000-08:002009-11-02T19:11:11.741-08:00The Englewood Community<br /><br />In conjunction with <br /><br />The Chicago Police Department and 311<br /><br />Invites you to find the resources you need at the <br /><br />Englewood Community Direct Service Fair<br /><br /><br /><br />Some of the resources & services include:<br /><br /> ~Housing ~Community Safety<br /><br />~Health care ~Immunization<br /><br /> ~Workforce Development ~Dental Care<br /><br /> ~CAPS ~City Services<br /><br /> ~Financial Matters ~Education<br /><br /> ~Chicago Police Department Resources <br /><br /><br /><br />DATE: Saturday, November 14, 2009<br /><br /> TIME: 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.<br /><br />LOCATION: Harper High School<br /><br /> <br /><br />For more information please contact <br /><br />P.O. Earlene Spaulding or P.O. Joseph Clark 312-747-6722Alicenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-44515580343487209552009-11-02T19:09:00.000-08:002009-11-02T19:10:24.528-08:00In Support <br /><br />Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation<br /><br />invites your participation in a ...<br /><br />Memorial Mass for Victims of Violence<br /><br /><br /><br />EVERYONE IS WELCOME<br /><br /><br /><br />Celebrated by<br /><br />Bishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller<br /><br /><br /><br />Thursday-November 12- 7:00 P.M.<br /><br />Immaculate Heart of Mary Church,<br /><br /> 4500 South Ashland St.<br /><br /><br /><br />A Mass and Ritual for Healing and Reconciliation for:<br /><br /><br /><br />  Survivors of violence<br /><br />  Families or friends of a victim of violence<br /><br />  the community affected by violence<br /><br /><br /><br />Let us come together and pray for peace.<br /><br />Bring photos of lost loved ones.<br /><br /><br /><br />For more information call Fr. David Kelly—773-562-8861Alicenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-23422974712796487152009-10-26T18:01:00.001-07:002009-10-26T18:01:36.850-07:00JOB FAIRThis message is authored by Monica Crofton, Coordinator of Placement Services at Daley College. 773-838-7597 or <a href="https://cpsmail.cps.k12.il.us/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://us.mc536.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=mcrofton1@ccc.edu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mcrofton1@ccc.edu</a><br /><br />Career Planning and Placement Services at Daley College and Arturo Velasquez Institute Present: <br />Fall 2009 Job Fair<br /><br />Please Note: Professional Attire is Required for Admittance!<br />If you have questions regarding acceptable attire please contact Monica Crofton, Coordinator of Placement Services, at 773-838-7597 or <a href="https://cpsmail.cps.k12.il.us/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://us.mc536.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=mcrofton1@ccc.edu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mcrofton1@ccc.edu</a><br /><br />Thursday, November 5, 2009<br />Daley College: Main Lobby<br />12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.<br /><br />All Students, Alumni and Community Members are Welcome!<br />Bring plenty of resumes<br /><br />Some of the Participating Employers Include:<br />UPS<br />Verizon Wireless<br />Frito Lay<br />Aspirations of Life<br />Northwestern Mutual Financial NetworkAflac<br />Cook County GovernmentTCF Bank<br />FedEx<br />Family Dollar<br />U.S. Cellular<br />National City/ PNC Bank<br />Travelers Insurance<br />Primerica Financial Services<br />University of Phoenix<br />T-mobile<br />Lawndale Christian Health Center<br />CH Robinson/ Transportation Management Center<br />Home Depot<br />Illinois Department of Corrections<br />Hilton Hotels<br />Avon<br />Comcast Cable<br />Federal Aviation Administration<br />MB Financial<br />Standard Bank &amp; TrustSTO Security<br />Illinois Army National Guard<br />Cook DuPage Transportation Company<br />Bartlett Police Department<br />Security SolutionsAlicenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923387492249319369.post-45357196776293497722009-10-11T15:27:00.000-07:002009-10-11T15:28:53.804-07:00Message From Representative Robert SteeleOctober 1, 2009<br /><br /><br /><br />Dear Friends,<br /><br />My thoughts and prayers go out to Derrion Albert's family, the mild-mannered CPS student who was brutally attacked last week outside of a community center. And, I hope the attached information will INSPIRE CPS students whose lives have become paralyzed by fear. I also my hope that you will remind the students in Cook County's 2nd District that we love them, that we remain undaunted and will continue to WORK TOGETHER to help them realize their dreams.<br /><br />The attached information outlines a free program that is offered on Saturdays, to help CPS students in 6th -12th grade who are looking for opportunities. The program begins Saturday October 17th and it provides a stipend to students in the 11th and 12th grades, along with ACT test prep. <br /><br />Also, please remind these students that they can find an extensive list of scholarships and summer programs in the Skinny College Resource Guide, which we developed this summer and posted on my website at: <a title="blocked::http://www.robertsteele.org/resources_additional.php" href="http://www.robertsteele.org/resources_additional.php" target="_blank">http://www.robertsteele.org/resources_additional.php</a>.<br /><br />It is truly my privilege to serve this community, and I hope that you will let me know if your organization finds this type of information to be useful.<br /><br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br /><br />Robert Steele, Commissioner<br />Cook County - 2nd District<br /><br />AttachmentAlicenoreply@blogger.com0